Munich Fabric Start sees 65% surge in visitors

The most striking trend that crystallized at VIEW is the mixing of any type of technique: by means of woven effects involving cellophane or Lurex yarns, double-face weaving constructions or three-dimensional weaving patterns. This trend is also evident in downstream processing, such as polyurethane coating on textured cloths, overprinting of motifs, pigment metallisation, neoprene bonding or wadding.

On top of this, various exciting jacquards are on show– small-figured for progressive menswear or highly diverse in graphic patterns and Paisley variations for womenswear.

Still in evidence is the jersey trend in all sorts of variations – from foamy-bonded, full materials that can even be used for coats all the way down to very fine fabrics ensuring that negligee-type of sex appeal. In the print segment highlights can be seen in the form of double motifs and “space” prints but also in plain floral and animal patterns.

These trends will reach their final development stages by the start of the major international textile trade fairs and will be revealed to the entire industry for the first time at MUNICH FABRIC START from 3 to 5 September 2013.

Boasting another record of over 900 international exhibitors as well as a finely tuned and versatile programme of side events the forthcoming trade fair will be a promising one. This is not least due to the exciting new approach taken at the BLUEZONE, which will be celebrating the BLUEZONE Festival as part of MUNICH FABRIC START on 3 and 4 September 2013.

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